Astronomers from around the world have been combining their efforts to seek out the new planet.
The bizarre plan would see the world's tallest building being hung upside-down from an orbiting asteroid.
A new study has revealed that the indigenous Tsimane people have very low levels of vascular aging.
The groundbreaking find pushes back the evolution of complex life forms by another 400 million years.
Scientists have found that the South American polka-dot tree frog possesses a rather unique complexion.
One of the art world's most hotly debated mysteries may have finally been solved after 500 years.
The enormous chocolate-covered delicacy contained 13.4 pounds of caster sugar and 13.4 pounds of flour.
The world-famous physicist has suggested that a 'world government' could stop technology wiping us out.
In a world first, researchers have managed to create artificial embryos using the stem cells of mice.
Referred to by some as 'Doorway to the Underworld', Siberia's Batagaika Crater is constantly expanding.
In some of the world's most polluted cities, exercising outside can actually do more harm than good.
Adriana Irene Macias Hernandez has earned a new world record by lighting 11 candles in 60 seconds.
NASA has announced the discovery of seven new planets including three within their star's habitable zone.
One of the world's rarest snakes has been sighted again for the first time in more than six decades.
Despite being almost entirely submerged by the sea, Zealandia could soon be recognized as a continent.
The significant haul of new worlds includes a potentially habitable 'super-Earth' with a rocky surface.
John 'Hammer Head' Ferraro achieved the ridiculous feat to earn himself a new Guinness World Record.
Despite efforts by authorities, the vaquita porpoise is now the world's most endangered marine mammal.
Scientists have developed a new testing method to aid in the hunt for extraterrestrial life forms.
The Grand Midway Hotel in Pennsylvania is home to what is officially the largest Ouija board on Earth.